Case Manager (898)
Lifeworks · Westwood, MA · 1 mo ago
OTHR$50k/yrFull-time
About the Role
As a member of Lifeworks, you will support adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities by providing advocacy, empowerment, and opportunity. Lifeworks is a nonprofit human service agency dedicated to helping individuals with ID/DD live engaged and meaningful lives.
Responsibilities
- Provide individual and small‑group instruction in self‑care, activities of daily living, communication, social, and motor skills.
- Deliver direct care for ADLs and group activities, including lifting and transferring participants as needed.
- Coordinate services with the interdisciplinary team.
- Communicate respectfully and proactively with families, residential staff, and all members of participants’ teams.
- Develop and implement Day Habilitation Service Plans (DHSP), maintaining progress notes and documenting progress on objectives.
- Maintain participant records so that all information is current and filed appropriately.
- Write bi‑annual and annual summaries and complete all required documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
- Participate in scheduled supervision sessions with the Assistant Director, program‑wide staff meetings, case review meetings, and team meetings for program development and curriculum.
- Demonstrate good computer skills and learn agency documentation programs.
- Attend required in‑service trainings.
- Work effectively in a team environment, multitask, and prioritize tasks.
- Exhibit strong written and verbal communication and excellent interpersonal skills.
- Comply with all applicable State and Federal regulations, agency policies, procedures, and personnel practices.
- Protect the health and safety of all participants and staff.
- Perform other duties as requested by supervisors.
Requirements
- Experience working with individuals with ID/DD.
- Bachelor’s degree or associate degree in a related field with two years of experience, or high school diploma with five years of related human services experience.
- Ability to pass fingerprint background check, CORI, DPPC, and driving background checks.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Valid MAP certification preferred.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Benefits
- 403(b) matching up to 3% (up to $2,000).
- Staff retention bonus after one year.
- Health insurance with two plan choices and a 75% employer contribution.
- 4.4 weeks of paid time off in the first year.
- Long‑term disability and life insurance provided at no cost to employees.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Flexible spending account.
Pay
Salary: $50,473 per year.
Schedule
Monday‑Thursday: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Friday: 7:30 am – 3:30 pm